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Sep
27

School Improvement Day--AM Classes Only, no pre-K

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Oct
03

No School - Rosh Hashanah

8:00a - 3:30p

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Oct
04

Preschool Non-Attendance Day

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Oct
14

No School - Indigenous Peoples Day

8:00a - 3:30p

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Oct
17

Board of Education Meeting

7:00p - 9:00p
959 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

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Oct
21

Institute Day - No Classes

8:00a - 3:30p

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Nov
04

Preschool Non-Attendance Day

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Nov
05

No School - Election Day

8:00a - 3:30p

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Nov
14

Board of Education Meeting

7:00p - 9:00p
959 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

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Nov
25

No School - Conference Non-Attendance Day

8:00a - 3:30p

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Nov
26

No School - Conference Non-Attendance Day

8:00a - 3:30p

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Nov
27

No School - Non-Attendance Day

8:00a - 3:30p

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Nov
28

No School - Thanksgiving

8:00a - 3:30p

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Nov
29

No School - Non-Attendance Day

8:00a - 3:30p

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Dec
12

Board of Education Meeting

7:00p - 9:00p
959 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

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District 21 consists of 13 schools providing learning spaces for students in grades PK to 8th.

We serve more than 6,000 students from Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Mt. Prospect, Prospect Heights and Northbrook.

More than 1,000 teachers, support staff and administrators work each day to empower every student, every day.

The many languages spoken in our students' homes reflect our diverse community.

News and Happenings View All News >

Sep 18, 2024

CCSD21 celebrates grand opening of District 21 Health Center

Community Consolidated School District 21 on Monday held a grand opening for the District 21 Health Center, one of the only school-based health centers in the state of Illinois. The center, a partnership between the district and Advocate Children’s…

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Sep 10, 2024

State group recognizes CCSD21 school board for exceptional governance

The Illinois Association of School Boards formally recognized Community Consolidated School District 21’s Board of Education for its exceptional governance practices, one of 46 school district boards out of 850 in the state to receive this designation. IASB’s School…

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Sep 6, 2024

The September 2024 Family Newsletter is now available!

The latest edition of The 21 Ledger, our family and community newsletter, is now available! Check your email, head to our Facebook, or scroll below to read the full version. Let's stay connected!

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Sep 4, 2024

USAC, ISBE officially approve CCSD21’s WANRack private fiber project

The Universal Service Administrative Company and the Illinois State Board of Education this month officially approved a project by Community Consolidated School District 21 and WANRack for a private fiber wide area network solution and services. The project, which the…

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Aug 27, 2024

CCSD21 announces dates for upcoming Curriculum Nights

Community Consolidated School District 21 is pleased to announce the dates for our annual Curriculum Nights, where parents and guardians can learn more about the educational programs, meet teachers, and understand what their children will be learning this year. This…

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Aug 22, 2024

Twain embarks on school beautification project with help from Home Depot

Twain Elementary School recently underwent a scenic transformation, thanks to a community-led beautification project made possible through a grant from the Home Depot Foundation. The project, aimed at revitalizing the grounds of the elementary school, brought together a group…

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Aug 12, 2024

Back-to-School Guide now available

We’re excited to announce that our Back-to-School Guide is now available! Whether you’re preparing for your first day or looking for tips to make this school year a success, our guide is packed with essential information, helpful resources, and inspiring…

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Aug 2, 2024

The August 2024 Family Newsletter is now available!

Welcome to our newly revamped family newsletter! Based upon the overwhelming feedback we received on our end-of-year communications survey, we are excited to introduce a fresh, user-friendly format designed to be more accessible and easier to read on all your…

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Jul 18, 2024

CCSD21 names Vanessa Kim as new assistant principal for Twain

The Community Consolidated School District 21 Board of Education on July 18 unanimously approved Vanessa Kim as the new assistant principal for Twain Elementary School, effective July 1. Kim joins the district from Berwyn South School District 100, where…

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Jul 11, 2024

PHOTOS: Holmes, London band students march with Wheeling High School in Fourth of July parade

In the days leading up to the Fourth of July, as many were preparing to celebrate our country’s independence, 11 middle school students between Holmes, London and MacArthur Middle Schools descended upon the parking lot of Wheeling High School. …

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Jul 8, 2024

Kilmer's modular classroom to relocate from basketball courts, playground work put on temporary hold

The modular structure to be installed at Kilmer Elementary School in time for the 2024-2025 school year will no longer be housed on the basketball courts to the southwest of the school, and instead will be relocated to the…

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Jun 28, 2024

CCSD21, OrganicLife piloting aeroponic gardens at London

As students at London return for the fall session, they may notice the cafeteria has become a little greener from when they departed in June. This is thanks to the installation of three aeroponic Tower Gardens along the eastern…

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My Why View All >

Jul 2, 2024

My Why - Kenny Munao, Communications Intern

Hello, my name is Kenny Munao and I am a senior at Prospect High School. I just started as an intern this summer with Community Consolidated School District 21. I have always had a passion for storytelling from elementary to…

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Apr 15, 2024

My Why - Alvarado Brothers, Custodians for CCSD21

There is a famous quote about leadership that goes something like this: Where one goes, others will follow. This couldn’t be more accurate for the Alvarado brothers, all of whom work at CCSD21. Born in Mexico, four Alvarado brothers (and…

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Apr 4, 2024

My Why - Abigail Lopez, Teacher's Assistant

Sometimes fate has a way of guiding you towards the next steps of your life. After being employed in a variety of jobs, including supporting autistic children at Clearbrook home-based services, working at Starbucks, and teaching kids how to swim,…

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Feb 20, 2024

My Why - Kasia Gold, LMC Assistant

It’s so inspiring when you hear that someone has found their purpose. They radiate light. They are happy. They are energetic. They connect with others. They contribute to a greater community. Kasia Gold, library and media center assistant at Field…

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Feb 14, 2024

My Why - Maria Elena Martinez, Teacher's Assistant

Maria Elena Martinez frequently gets mistaken for a student. “It’s probably because I’m small in stature and have youthful energy,” Martinez quips. But this teacher’s assistant at Twain Elementary School has over 30 years of teaching experience both in the…

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Feb 13, 2024

My Why - Dennis Depcik, CCSD21 Parent

If you haven’t had the opportunity to meet Buffalo Grove resident Dennis Depcik yet, you’re missing out on knowing a local renaissance man – a cultured, compassionate and open-minded person who has worn many hats during his long, rich life.…

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Feb 12, 2024

My Why - Josue Velazquez, P.E. Teacher

While Josue Velazquez’s main role as a physical education teacher at Twain Elementary School is to teach the students how to be fit and keep active, he’s much more than that. If you look up the word “mentor” in the…

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Jan 30, 2024

My Why - Donna McDonagh, LMC Assistant

Donna McDonagh “makes this place what it is,” says Amy McCall, literacy equity teacher at London Middle School, as she’s heading out of the library and media center for the day. “She makes it all look easy and is incredibly…

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Dec 1, 2023

MY WHY - Cindy Gonzalez, Part-Time Library Assistant

Cindy Gonzalez is a huge fan of the TV show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. As a child, she watched the show regularly and shares much of the same philosophy as the famous host, including the knowledge that children are easily influenced…

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Nov 7, 2023

My Why - Heather Popilek, Fifth Grade General Education Teacher

“Learning is all around us. It’s everywhere,” says Heather Popilek, fifth grade teacher at Longfellow Elementary School. “It’s not just within the four walls of my classroom. What we learn in school can be used outside the classroom and…

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Oct 24, 2023

My Why - Colleen Conley, Kindergarten Teacher

“I love that every class is unique and special in their own way. Each class feels like a family to me that has private moments that only we share,” said Colleen Conley, kindergarten teacher at Kilmer Elementary School. Conley has…

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Oct 24, 2023

My Why - Gustavo Atempa, Spanish Interpreter/Translator

Since Gustavo Atempa was in the second grade, he’s been interpreting. English to Spanish and Spanish to English. Starting with his parents who immigrated from Mexico, Gustavo helped them fill out government and medical forms. He didn’t want them…

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Rising Stars View All >

Mar 12, 2024

Meet - Angie H.

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Mar 12, 2024

Meet - Elesvan R.

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Dec 14, 2023

Meet - Keely H.

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Dec 14, 2023

Meet - Isaiah D.

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Dec 6, 2023

Meet - Nell S.

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Nov 21, 2023

Meet - Ethan A.

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Nov 13, 2023

Meet - Jonathan J.

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Nov 10, 2023

Meet - Cristal A.

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Nov 9, 2023

Meet - Alianna N.

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Nov 7, 2023

Meet - Katherine S.

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Nov 7, 2023

Meet - Jayce U.

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Nov 3, 2023

Meet - Jovan P.

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Meet our Alumni View All >

Aug 20, 2024

Jim Ray - '77

Contributed by Thomas Parker, Communications Intern From a young age, Jim Ray, an alumnus of District 21, learned the valuable lesson of taking the chance to try something new. This was one of many lessons he learned during his…

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Aug 16, 2024

Gillian Sherman - '11

Contributed by Comms Intern, Thomas Parker For as long as she can remember, Gillian Sherman has dreamed of being a teacher. Her time in District 21, attending Longfellow Elementary School and Cooper Middle School, taught her a lot and…

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Aug 6, 2024

Glenn Meier - '68

Glenn Meier ‘68 Contributed by Thomas Parker, Communications Intern From being a part of the very first class at Holmes Middle School in 1966, to his current membership with the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove, Glenn Meier has always…

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Jul 29, 2024

Andrew Sanchez - '99

Contributed by Thomas Parker, Communications Intern Andrew Manuel Sanchez, a native of the northwest suburbs, has always felt connected to the community. During his time within District 21, Sanchez attended Twain Elementary School starting in second grade before moving on…

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Jul 16, 2024

Maya Belorusskiy - ‘20

Maya Belorusskiy has not always been the confident and outgoing individual she is today. She described herself as shy and anxious when looking back on her days at Longfellow Elementary School and Cooper Middle School. Belorusskiy credits her favorite teachers,…

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Apr 10, 2024

Allyson Bremer - '98

Allyson (“Ally”) Bremer didn’t have the best time in middle school. “I was really unhappy and never pictured an opening for myself,” said Bremer. That is, until, London Middle School teacher Miss Brand (now Mrs. Thomas) came into the picture.…

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Jan 9, 2024

Matt Pomilia - '98

Matt Pomilia is earning his second master’s degree. This comes after earning two other degrees from other higher education institutions. Education is important to Pomilia. “It’s the process of self discovery,” says Pomilia. “It’s a way to accentuate yourself…

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Oct 30, 2023

Maggie Khayyata - '20

Maggie Khayyata “Lights Up” (a song from Harry Styles' Fine Line album) when talking about being able to see her favorite artist in concert. Besides her love for Harry there is so much more to know about her. Maggie attended…

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Sep 27, 2023

Joseph Eckert - '93

Joseph Eckert is one of four physical education teachers at Cooper Middle School and believes middle school P.E. is one of the most important classes students take. “Students learn social, cognitive and physical skills when they are doing athletic…

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Jul 6, 2023

Jasmine Rene - '22

Meet Jasmine Rene, a current sophomore at Wheeling High School. She is the youngest of five older brothers and graduated from Mark Twain Elementary and Holmes Middle School. During her time at Twain a very memorable experience was her gym…

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Apr 30, 2023

Henry Allan - '14

Since he was 2 years old, CCSD21 alumnus Henry Allan has been performing. His first depiction, Jon Bon Jovi – and he nailed it! Since then, his life has been filled with creative endeavors: writing, directing, singing, composing, arranging and…

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Mar 27, 2023

Noah Festenstein - '11

CCSD21 alumnus Noah Festenstein embraces life. Always has. “I like to take in new experiences, explore and embrace moments,” said Festenstein. As a child at Riley Elementary School, he participated in the homework club, which helped him do well in…

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